QFC Tournament 600 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pip Wiliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holmes
vs
Wiliams

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morgan Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pip Wiliams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Wiliams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiliams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Holmes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wiliams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Holmes to the mat. Holmes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Wiliams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmes is trying to hold Wiliams in close to prevent damage but Wiliams has managed to pass into half guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiliams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is looking to control Wiliams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
Wiliams prevents Holmes from improving his position.
Wiliams is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Wiliams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wiliams moves to clinch but Holmes breaks away
and Wiliams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Wiliams drives through with a takedown into Holmes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Wiliams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiliams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is wriggling around but Wiliams manages to pass to half guard.
Wiliams winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wiliams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Wiliams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiliams is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pip Wiliams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wiliams darts in trying to clinch
and Holmes counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BOOM! Holmes lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wiliams. Wiliams tries to recover but Holmes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wiliams lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Holmes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maresk CThun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

CThun
vs
Bellum

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maresk CThun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Bellum!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CThun misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Bellum misses
and CThun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellum with a nice cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bellum keeps control of CThun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
CThun is trying to break the clinch but Bellum is controlling him.
CThun is trying to break the clinch but Bellum is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CThun wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellum won't allow it.
CThun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bellum has CThun pressed against the cage, preventing CThun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bellum misses with a body punch.
Bellum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellum pushes CThun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
CThun can't break the clinch.
CThun wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellum won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
CThun tries to break the clinch but Bellum is controlling the position.
A short left from Bellum.
Bellum lands an uppercut.
CThun is trying to break free.

CThun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bellum scores with a shoulder strike.
CThun is trying to break the clinch but Bellum has him pressed against the cage.
Bellum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of CThun backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on CThun's face as he tries to break the clinch.

CThun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellum takes a swing at CThun's ribcage but misses.
As Bellum looks to move away, CThun throws a big counter combo but Bellum just gets out of the way.
Bellum throws a shot from downtown. CThun moves away and avoids it.
CThun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent CThun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellum works CThun's body with a nice hook.
Bellum misses with a looping right.
As Bellum looks to move away, CThun throws a big counter combo but Bellum just gets out of the way.
Bellum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellum misses with a looping left.
CThun throws a big counter combination but Bellum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
CThun circles away from the clinch attempt
and CThun counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between CThun's hands.
CThun ducks under a wild hook from Bellum.
Bellum throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bellum looks to move away, CThun throws a big counter combo but Bellum just gets out of the way.
Bellum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. CThun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mark Bellum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CThun manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by CThun!
CThun misses with a series of wild punches.
CThun ducks right into an uppercut from Bellum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CThun lands a right hook to the body.
Bellum throws a big shot that misses.
CThun slips under a jab from Bellum.
Bellum loads up on a big right hand but CThun slips the punch.
Bellum throws a looping overhand right but CThun ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellum throws a poor cross that misses
and CThun counters with a series of strikes. Bellum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bellum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bellum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bellum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CThun was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellum.
CThun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellum.
Bellum lands a really nice looking cross but CThun seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bellum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bellum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CThun manages to avoid it.
Bellum punishes CThun's body with a nice straight punch.
CThun throws a right hand that Bellum ducks under and follows up with a left that Bellum also avoids with ease.
Maresk CThun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CThun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bellum darts in and clinches CThun up against the cage.
CThun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on CThun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bellum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellum misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CThun is trying to force a seperation but Bellum has the dominant position.
CThun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
CThun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
CThun is trying to force a seperation but Bellum has the dominant position.
Bellum displaying some good clinch control by pressing CThun up against the cage.
Bellum lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellum scores with a shoulder strike.
CThun wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellum won't allow it.
Bellum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
CThun is trying to push Bellum away but Bellum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bellum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
CThun is trying to force a seperation but Bellum has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bellum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bellum has CThun pressed against the cage, preventing CThun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CThun.
CThun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
CThun wants to break free but Bellum has control.
Bellum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down CThun.
CThun has had enough of the clinch but Bellum keeps him there for the moment.
Bellum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
CThun is trying to push Bellum away but Bellum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
CThun working hard to break the clinch.
Mark Bellum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CThun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bellum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bellum blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bellum.
CThun throws a head punch that misses.
Bellum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Bellum.
Bellum effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CThun.
Bellum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellum.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bellum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bellum tries to work over CThun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
CThun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bellum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bellum as CThun tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bellum.
Bellum prevents CThun from breaking the clinch.
CThun wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellum won't allow it.
CThun misses with a punch to the body.
CThun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
CThun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
CThun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of CThun backwards.
Bellum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellum lands a hook that snaps the head of CThun backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Bellum.
Bellum lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CThun is trying to force a seperation but Bellum has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on CThun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bellum stalls.
CThun blocks an uppercut.
Bellum prevents CThun from breaking the clinch.
CThun wants to break free but Bellum has control.
CThun is trying to break the clinch but Bellum has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bellum.
Bellum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bellum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bellum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bellum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bellum cracks CThun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Bellum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bellum.
CThun slips under a jab from Bellum.
It looked like CThun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bellum.
CThun misses with a few strikes there.
CThun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
CThun slips under a jab.
Bellum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
CThun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bellum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! CThun scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CThun throws a one two combo.
Bellum misses with a looping right.
Bellum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but CThun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
CThun looks to land a combination but Bellum avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CThun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CThun takes a jab right on the kisser.
CThun throws a series of strikes that have Bellum backpedaling.
Bellum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bellum throws an off balance right hand
and CThun counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Bellum.

Bellum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bellum keeps control of CThun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellum misses with a punch to the body.
Bellum lands with a light punch inside.
CThun can't break the clinch.
Bellum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of CThun backwards.
A head punch on the inside from CThun fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellum lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bellum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bellum lands a left hand.
Bellum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
CThun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bellum lands with a left to the head.
CThun is trying to break the clinch but Bellum has him pressed against the cage.

CThun breaks the clinch.
Bellum scores with a jab. CThun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Bellum.
CThun misses with a combination

and Bellum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
CThun is trying to break the clinch but Bellum is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum throws a head punch that misses.
CThun letting Bellum take a breather here.
CThun blocking some punches.
CThun wants to break free but Bellum has control.
Bellum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
CThun is looking to break free of the clinch but Bellum has double underhooks.

CThun breaks the clinch.
CThun misses with a jab, cross combination.
CThun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
CThun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - CThun scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bellum clinches up with CThun and pushes him back against the cage.
Bellum is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellum stalling in the clinch.
Bellum is pushing CThun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bellum misses with a hook from the clinch.
CThun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bellum up against the cage.
Bellum lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellum just leaning against CThun, taking a breather.
Bellum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite CThun's efforts to push away.
Bellum lands a right hand that snaps the head of CThun backwards.
Bellum looking to slow down the pace here.
Maresk CThun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CThun swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Bellum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bellum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mark Bellum!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mark Bellum!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mark Bellum!

Mark Bellum wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazu Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Miller
vs
Kim

176 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazu Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master Kim!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.

Kim drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kim seems to have locked his on tight now - Miller screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kim, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Master Kim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonja Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeebus Superstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Superstar's choice of entrance music: three little birds - bob marley. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marshall
vs
Superstar

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

BetaCore Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonja Marshall !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeebus Superstar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superstar throws a head kick that misses.
Superstar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Superstar with a poor takedown
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Superstar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Superstar swinging wildly here.

Marshall clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall .
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Superstar tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall blocks the elbow strike.
Marshall lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall digs a right hand into Superstar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Superstar's gas tank.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall has Superstar pressed against the cage, preventing Superstar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Superstar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Superstar tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Superstar's head.
Superstar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Superstar.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Superstar is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Marshall .
Superstar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Superstar throws an elbow that misses.
Superstar looks winded!
Marshall effectively controlling the action here.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Superstar.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Superstar is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Superstar throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall avoids a wild elbow strike from Superstar.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Superstar.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall avoids the elbow strike from Superstar, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superstar.
Marshall has Superstar pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Superstar throws an elbow but misses.
Superstar tries to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling the position.
Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Superstar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
Marshall pushes Superstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Superstar.
Marshall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Superstar throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Superstar misses with an elbow strike.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Superstar throws an elbow but it misses.
Marshall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marshall lands a body shot.
Marshall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Superstar wants to break free but Marshall has control.
Marshall lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Superstar misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Superstar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marshall blocks the elbow strike.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Superstar.
Still in the clinch, Marshall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall .
With the fighters up against the cage, Superstar throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
A short right from Marshall .
Marshall lands with a right to the head.

Superstar is rocked!
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Superstar is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
With the fighters up against the cage, Superstar throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Superstar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marshall 's brow.
Marshall pushes Superstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonja Marshall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Superstar misses with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Superstar scores with a one two! Marshall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marshall thuds his right hand into Superstar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Superstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall scores with a hook.
Superstar pushes Marshall away with a front kick.
Superstar darts in looking for a takedown but Marshall gets double underhooks and turns Superstar into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Superstar throws a head kick that misses
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Superstar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Superstar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshall wants to stand but Superstar is controlling the position.

Marshall is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Superstar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Marshall .
Sonja Marshall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Marshall .
Superstar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Superstar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Superstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshall lands a left hand.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall .
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Superstar throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marshall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Marshall gets through Superstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Marshall .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superstar missing with knees to the body.
Marshall prevents Superstar from breaking the clinch.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Superstar up against the cage.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall pushes Superstar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Marshall .
Marshall just leaning against Superstar, taking a breather.
Superstar seems to have recovered his senses.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Superstar can do to turn this around?
Marshall is leaning against Superstar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Superstar tries to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling the position.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Superstar is trying to break free.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall .
Superstar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Superstars head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marshall gets through Superstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superstar wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshall won't allow it.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Marshall .
Superstar trying to land knees to the body.
Superstar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Superstar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Superstar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marshall 's brow.
Marshall gets through Superstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Superstar or not.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall gets through Superstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Marshall pushes Superstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Superstar can't break the clinch.
Marshall lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonja Marshall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Superstar misses with a double jab
and Marshall counters with a one-two to the body.
Superstar misses with a head kick.
Superstar throws a lazy head kick
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Superstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Superstar looks to throw a body kick
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Superstar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marshall backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superstar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick by Superstar misses
and Marshall counters with a three punch combo that has Superstar backing up. Superstar nods at Marshall to acknowledge the strikes.
Superstar misses with a takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Superstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Marshall clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Superstar or not.
Nice body punch from Marshall .
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall .
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Marshall as the two fighters clinch.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall pushes Superstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Superstar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marshall cracks Superstar with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marshall scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superstar letting Marshall take a breather here.
Marshall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Superstar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marshall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Superstar or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall .
Marshall gets through Superstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Marshall .
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
Superstar wants to break free but Marshall has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body.
Superstar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marshall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall stalling the fight.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Marshall cracks Superstar with a nice body shot.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshall is stalling here.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike.
Marshall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Sonja Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Superstar backwards.
Superstar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshall pushes Superstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Superstar throws an elbow but it misses.
Marshall lands a left hand.
Superstar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Marshall .
Superstar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Superstar throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Jeebus Superstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonja Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Sonja Marshall !
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Sonja Marshall !
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Sonja Marshall !

Sonja Marshall wins by unanimous decision!
Jeebus Superstar spoke after the fight, saying 'I want my mummy!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Badman Mcguiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Gniewek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcguiness
vs
Gniewek

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Badman Mcguiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Gniewek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcguiness fails to land with a series of punches.
Gniewek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Gniewek drives through and clinches with Mcguiness against the cage.
Gniewek tries to throw a body punch but Mcguiness avoids it by throwing Gniewek back against the cage.
Gniewek prevents Mcguiness from breaking the clinch.
Mcguiness being controlled against the cage.
Mcguiness wants to break free but Gniewek has control.
Mcguiness blocks a body shot from Gniewek.
Mcguiness prevents a body shot from Gniewek.
Gniewek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcguiness blocks a body shot from Gniewek.
Gniewek misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcguiness prevents a body shot from Gniewek.
Mcguiness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcguiness tries to circle away but Gniewek has him pinned against the cage.
Mcguiness wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcguiness wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gniewek has him pressed against the cage.
Gniewek prevents Mcguiness from breaking the clinch.
Gniewek struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcguiness controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gniewek.
Mcguiness prevents a body shot from Gniewek.
Mcguiness is trying to push Gniewek away but Gniewek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gniewek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcguiness wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gniewek has him pressed against the cage.

Gniewek pulls guard.
Gniewek has Mcguiness pulled in close to control his posture.

Mcguiness stands up from Gniewek's guard - Mcguiness perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Mcguiness. Those never looked like landing.

Gniewek darts in and clinches Mcguiness up against the cage.
Gniewek tries a body shot but Mcguiness blocks it.
Mcguiness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcguiness is trying to break the clinch but Gniewek is controlling him.
Mcguiness wants to get back to striking at distance but Gniewek won't allow it.
Mcguiness wants to break free but Gniewek has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcguiness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gniewek can't find room to land a body shot as Mcguiness controls the action.
Mcguiness wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gniewek with a knee to the head.
Gniewek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcguiness working hard to break the clinch.
Mcguiness takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcguiness is trying to force a seperation but Gniewek has the dominant position.
Gniewek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Gniewek pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gniewek has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mcguiness should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gniewek has tightened it up now! Mcguiness should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julian Gniewek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vellun Pitopalvelu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lima
vs
Pitopalvelu

182 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vellun Pitopalvelu!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitopalvelu moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Pitopalvelu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitopalvelu jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Pitopalvelu ducks down to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu connects with a crisp jab.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima lands a body shot.
Pitopalvelu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitopalvelu manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Pitopalvelu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lima jabs Pitopalvelu right on the nose. Pitopalvelu blinks but takes it well.
Lima swings for the body but Pitopalvelu moves out of range.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitopalvelu lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Pitopalvelu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitopalvelu. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitopalvelu staying out of range there.
Pitopalvelu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitopalvelu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Pitopalvelu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitopalvelu avoids the body shot from Lima.
A jab from Pitopalvelu does it's job there.
Lima takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Pitopalvelu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitopalvelu to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitopalvelu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lima looks to land a right hand but Pitopalvelu moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitopalvelu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitopalvelu is just out of range.
Pitopalvelu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitopalvelu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pitopalvelu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitopalvelu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pitopalvelu cracks Lima with an open hand slap.
Pitopalvelu scores with a nice strike.
Pitopalvelu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima scores with a body shot.
Pedro Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitopalvelu with a hook.
Lima lands a nice shot that snaps Pitopalvelu's head back.
A jab from Pitopalvelu does it's job there.
Pitopalvelu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitopalvelu lands a body shot.
Pitopalvelu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Lima misses.
Pitopalvelu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pitopalvelu lands a really nice looking cross but Lima seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitopalvelu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
Pitopalvelu throws a good cross that connects.
Pitopalvelu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pitopalvelu connects with a single shot there.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Pitopalvelu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Lima is rocked!
Lima misses with an uppercut. Pitopalvelu saw that one coming.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Pitopalvelu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Pitopalvelu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitopalvelu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Pitopalvelu as he connects with a hook.
Oh Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima misses with a jab to the body
and Pitopalvelu counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitopalvelu thuds his right hand into Lima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitopalvelu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pitopalvelu! Lima is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
After winning the bout, Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.